1 Samuel 2:6 cpdv — The Lord brings death, and he gives life. He leads away to death, and he brings back again.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The Lord brings death, and he gives life. He leads away to death, and he brings back again. "

— 1 Samuel 2:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

3

Do not continue speaking of great things, boasting. Let what is old depart from your mouth. For the Lord is the God of knowledge, and thoughts are prepared for him.

4

The bow of the powerful has been overwhelmed, and the weak have been girded with strength.

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Those who before were filled, have hired themselves out for bread. And the starving have been filled, so that the barren have given birth to many. But she who had borne many sons has become unable.

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The Lord brings death, and he gives life. He leads away to death, and he brings back again.

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The Lord impoverishes, and he enriches. He humbles, and he lifts up.

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He raises up the indigent from the dust, and he lifts up the poor from filth, so that they may sit with princes, and take hold of a throne of glory. For the hinges of the earth belong to the Lord, and he has placed the globe upon them.

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He will preserve the feet of his holy ones, and the impious will be silenced in darkness. For no man will prevail by his own strength.

1 Samuel 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 2:6 say?
1 Samuel 2:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The Lord brings death, and he gives life. He leads away to death, and he brings back again. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:6 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 6.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 2:6.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:6 in?
1 Samuel 2:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 2:6?
1 Samuel 2:6 reads (CPDV): “The Lord brings death, and he gives life. He leads away to death, and he brings back again. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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